The time has come for me to announce my retirement as of February 1, 2018. This year marks the thirty-third year I've been practicing dentistry and I would like to thank you, my valued patients, for the privilege of serving as your general dentist.

When I first began my practice as a young dentist, I was lucky enough to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Roger Amiton, whose practice exemplified clinical excellence, compassion and kindness. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge not only Dr. Amiton, but all of my mentors and dental colleagues who have helped me to be a continuous learner throughout my career and who have taught me that when we work as a community of health care providers we provide the best care we can to the patients we pledge to care for. Central to the care my staff and I endeavor to provide to our patients are the ideas of service and partnership.

My commitment to you is to ensure that you will continue to receive the best care possible. To that end, I would like to introduce you to Dr. Lisa Kakishita, who will be assuming the responsibilities for patient care in this office. My valued staff members will be here to help with the transition and will continue to provide patient care alongside Dr. Lisa.

I know you will be in good hands with Dr. Lisa. Her qualifications are impressive - a graduate of OHSU, Dr. Kakishita has been in practice for close to 18 years. She is active in our state and local dental societies and is involved in supporting many local charities. She enjoys keeping up with the latest dental innovations and is committed to ongoing continuing education. Dr. Lisa is as enthusiastic as I was thirty three years ago to carry on the tradition of excellent patient care in this practice, and she looks forward to meeting you at your upcoming appointments.Thank you for entrusting me with your care.